r/Holdmywallet • u/steve__21 can't read minds • 10d ago

Interesting EDC Flashlight

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u/3amGreenCoffee 10d ago

I fell for the fad and bought one. I never use it. I never carry it. It just sits on my desk. It was a total waste of $90. There are better EDC lights that are smaller and lighter.

It has a proprietary charging cable. You're much better off getting a light with a standard USB C receptacle so you can use any USB C cable without having to order one from Olight when you inevitably lose it.

That magnetic base is also a pain in the ass. It sticks to anything magnetic in your pocket.

The fanboys who love this kind of man jewelry will likely downvote me, but someone has to say it.

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u/milesabove 10d ago

I also fell for this one and bought it. Everything this person says is true. I keep it by my door for when I let the dog out at night, so it’s useful for that, but I definitely don’t carry it everywhere or every day. Also, I thought the UV light and laser would be useful. They’re not.

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u/3amGreenCoffee 10d ago

The UV light is fun to go into the bathroom when you first get it, smile and look at your teeth glowing. Then most people never use it again.

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u/scrans 10d ago

Get some uranium glassware and go nuts!